Publishing Internships
CEA CAPA Internships Abroad is continuously broadening our publishing internship opportunities around the world and takes care to align each internship with an intern’s experience and area of interest.
Please note some publishing internship abroad placements may need candidates to have completed upper-level courses in the respective area, possess specific set of skills, and/or be capable of demonstrating knowledge. Industry availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Here is a sample of what publishing internships abroad can entail.
General Publishing Internship Position Description
Dive into the world of Publishing, where the art of creating and sharing written and visual content meets the innovation of the digital age. This vibrant field encompasses everything from editorial work and manuscript acquisition to book design and distribution. Some duties may include but are not limited to:
1. Supporting Editorial Tasks: Contribute to editorial tasks by proofreading manuscripts, organizing editorial feedback, and preparing documents for further review.
2. Facilitating Content Organization: Engage in content organization by managing manuscript submissions, categorizing materials, and updating content inventories for publication.
3. Managing Production Schedules: Oversee production schedules by tracking deadlines, coordinating with production teams, and ensuring that timelines are met for publishing projects.
4. Coordinating Author Communications: Handle author communications by scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and updating authors on project progress.
5. Updating Publication Records: Maintain and update publication records by entering data into databases, tracking sales metrics, and ensuring accuracy in record-keeping.
Sample Publishing Positions
Curious about what types of publishing internships abroad are available?
Below are a few past publishing positions real interns have done. There are many more possibilities, as each position is personalized. Contact us today to learn more about internship abroad opportunities in publishing!
Editorial Intern at a Magazine
As an Editorial Intern at a magazine, you’ll gain hands-on experience in writing copy and supporting the production of magazines, journals, and online content. You’ll contribute to the daily operations of the editorial team, attend organizational events, and assist with various publishing tasks that support the magazine's success. This Internship is a great opportunity to develop practical skills in journalism, editorial work, and professional publishing.
Publishing Intern at a Print Publishing House
As a Publishing Intern at a print publishing house, you’ll review and write reports on submissions, proofread, and help prepare manuscripts for editorial work. You’ll also provide general administrative support with invoices and costings, and assist the marketing and publicity team with various tasks. This Internship is a great opportunity to gain experience across editorial, publishing operations, and marketing in the print industry.
Editorial Intern at a Custom Publishing House
As an Editorial Intern at a custom publishing house, you’ll assist the editorial team with publishing tasks, including editing, proofreading, and reviewing articles. You’ll also help publish content to websites and social media, and support with imagery selection for articles. This Internship is a great opportunity to build practical skills in editing, digital publishing, and content creation.
Competency & Skill Development
Displayed below are examples of publishing-specific competencies and transferable skills previous interns have developed through our publishing internship placements. Every internship is crafted to align with the distinct goals of the intern and the requirements of their host organization. This customization is identified through our placement process and expands as the intern begins their internship and engages with their supervisor.
Publishing Industry Specific Competency & Transferable Skill Development:
- Organizational Skills — Managing editorial tasks, content organization, and production schedules to support efficient publishing processes.
- Attention to Detail — Ensuring accuracy in proofreading, document preparation, and record-keeping to uphold high standards in publishing.
- Communication Skills — Facilitating effective communication with authors and production teams by managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and updating on project status.
- Project Management Skills — Contributing to the management of production schedules and project timelines to ensure timely completion of publishing tasks.
- Content Management — Supporting content organization and updating publication records to maintain an organized workflow and accurate tracking of publishing activities.